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Books in Interpreting the Great Outdoors series

  • Fishing

    E. T. Weingarten

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces fishing, discussing fishing gear, bait, places to fish on shore and in boats, and the problem of overfishing.
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  • Saltwater Fishing

    Laura Purdie Salas

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Some people catch fish for money, while others go fishing for fun. Discover the different types of saltwater fish and how anglers reel them in.
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  • Hunting

    Arnold Ringstad

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Explore hunting, an exciting outdoor activity, including hunting gear, where to hunt, and how to stay safe.
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  • Bowhunting

    Aileen Weintraub

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Hunting with a bow and arrow involves skill and knowledge. Learn how to get a bow into a treestand and how to attract a deer once you get there.
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  • Camping

    Kristin Thoennes Keller

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Are you ready for a weekend getaway to a national park? Or, are you looking for a rugged backpacking adventure?
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  • Kayaking and Rafting

    Raymond Harasymiw

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces kayaking and rafting, discussing water safety, equipment, and the different types of water where the activities can be done.
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  • Camping

    Adeline Snyder

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    When a person sleeps under the stars, away from city lights and noises, the world seems so much larger. Readers will discover the many benefits of camping and learn about outdoor skills, including observing different kinds of wildlife and cooking a meal over a fire. They will also read about a variety of equipment used for camping such as tents and sleeping bags. Readers will be prepared, and excited, for their own outdoor adventureeven if it takes place in their backyard.
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  • Fishing

    Arnold Ringstad

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Explore fishing, an exciting outdoor activity, including fishing gear, where to fish, and how to stay safe.
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  • Kayaking and Rafting

    Raymond Harasymiw

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Readers will be constantly engaged as they uncover what it means to "shoot the rapids." Kayaking and rafting may seem like simple activities, but it takes a lot of know-how to successfully navigate a river. Readers learn the to discern between a sea kayak and a whitewater kayak. Amidst the adventure, they review how to perform a roll, to regain safety, if they flip over.
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  • Ice Fishing

    Laura Purdie Salas

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    In winter, frozen lakes become a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Discover how these hardy ice fishers bundle up, make a hole in the ice, and drop in a line.
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  • Hunting

    Robert Kennedy Shea

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    For thousands of years, people had to hunt and gather their food for survival. Readers discover a variety of ways to hunt, along with the many kinds of game hunted. Readers will learn why rifles are used rather than shotguns in some instances, and why other hunters use bows and arrows. Readers will also learn the important steps hunters take to stay safe as well as to prevent the overhunting of animals. Though sometimes controversial, hunting will continue to be a pastime for years to come.
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  • Canoeing

    Laura Purdie Salas

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Ready to enjoy nature's beauty as you paddle a canoe across a lake or down a river?
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